Removing Tie-Rod Ball

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Air-guide element on tie rod

1. 2.1 Cut tie-wrap -2-  .
2. 2.2 Remove air guide for brake disc -1-  .

1. 3.1 Unscrew nut -2-  on joint pin for the tie-rod ball until it is flush with the upper edge of the joint pin.

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   Mounting for tie rod on wheel bearing housing

2. 3.2 Press off joint pin for tie-rod ball using > T40010A - ball joint puller  .

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   Joint pin (shown on the 971)

3. 3.3 Unscrew nut from joint pin for the tie-rod ball.

Information 

Mark the position of the tie-rod ball on the thread before unscrewing it from the tie rod.

Count the number of turns when unscrewing it (turns of tie-rod ball).

This avoids the need to perform an approximate adjustment of the steering trapeze during reassembly.

This does not  replace suspension alignment.

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Tie-rod ball (shown on the 971)

1. 4.1 Counter tie-rod ball -1-  at the flattened areas -Arrows-  using a suitable open-ended wrench.
2. 4.2 Unscrew lock nut -2-  .